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9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Jan. 31, 2016
Document Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name AMERICAN MEDIA INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0000880555  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2015  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Document Fiscal Year End Date --03-31  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   100
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No  
Entity Voluntary Filers Yes  
Entity Current Reporting Status No  
Entity Public Float $ 0